Checking Acid Level

Checking Acid Level

CAUTION: The accident prevention regulations must be observed when handling battery acids. Wear suitable protective clothing and protective glasses. Only illuminate the inside of the battery with a torch. Never illuminate the inside of the battery with a naked flame. Do not handle a naked flame or burning cigarettes near to batteries. Observe the disposal regulations for batteries when disposing of batteries and sulphuric acids.

INFORMATION:
- Use commercially available battery filling bottle.
- The correct acid level of the battery is an important factor for long and efficient operation of the battery.
- When the acid level is too low , a capacity loss (performance loss) of the battery occurs which is caused by the cell plates drying out. If the cell plates are not surrounded by electrolyte (battery acid), it will lead to corrosion of the lead plates, the plate bridges and the cell connectors. The result of the corrosion is that the function of the battery cannot be guaranteed. The battery will become useless.
- If the acid level is too high, damage can occur by the battery acid leaking out (sulphuric acid water mixture) outside the battery.

1. Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.







2. Remove battery cover.
3. Unscrew plugs of the battery.
4. Illuminate into the battery using a torch. The electrolyte level of the battery must be at the protruding lug.
- If the acid level is too low, refill distilled water using the battery filling bottle.
5. Screw in plug of the battery again ensure that it is seated correctly.
6. Remount battery cover.